Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition

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—By Megan Brief
Discover how natural history, ecotourism, and community-led conservation projects protect Africa’s largest population of elephants in Botswana’s Chobe National Park...

—By Samantha Miller
If you are a photographer looking to test and deepen your skills, you can do so alongside our distinguished Expedition Leaders who will take you by plane, open-door helicopter, hot air balloon, 4×4 and on foot across some of the most culturally and ecologically diverse places on Earth...

—By Jon Jared
Every well-loved travel destination has a sweet spot. A window when the calendar, weather and wildlife conspire to create a time or a season that becomes a favorite for those who make the journey. Going on a Botswana safari during the green season is an extraordinary experience that moves beyond sightseeing and instead aims for sustainable adventure.

—By Nat Hab traveler Debra Eliezer
Often times the excitement of the search is just as thrilling as spending time with wildlife on an African safari. Experience what it’s like to search for and see lions in the wild in this first-hand account!

—By Valerie Gleaton
“I felt a connection to Botswana that I really can’t explain—there’s just something about it,” Jan says. “There’s a certain kind of happiness when you’re in a place that touches you so deeply that you cry. It’s powerful.” “Every day was new and every day was great,” Dennis adds. “It was our dream trip.”

—By Laura Kiniry
Game drives, it turns out, don’t have to be all about lions and elephants. Some of the world’s smallest (and often, not so small) winged wonders are often fluttering about right before our eyes. Here are eight extraordinary avians to keep an eye out for on your next African game drive, or African safari with Nat Hab.

—By Rebecca Self
Would you like to move beyond capturing individual, artistic shots of nature or wildlife to craft narratives that raise awareness to protect places you hold dear? Then read on for five steps to become a conservation photographer...

—By Rebecca Self
Meet Mike Hillman and Jim Beissel, Nat Hab’s Photo Expedition Co-Directors and discover what you can expect from these trips...

—By Rebecca Self
At Nat Hab, we’ve been working for over 15 years to make your trips more sustainable, becoming the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company and supporting conservation efforts and sustainable development worldwide...